More hearts and flowers day fun

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Isn't this flower and heart just wonderful? 
It is made from purple FUN DOUGH.  I handed some out to friends at work, and when she left for the day my friend Kim left this on my desk for me. What a fun surprise!

Just this morning I was looking through my craft room craziness when I came across this little bird -- it is one I found at an antique store last year and immediately recognized as the work of Lesa Dailey.  She's one of my favorites!

Here's a front view -- i'ts a little Valentine bird!  I'm so glad I found it before the big day Saturday!
Lesa will be teaching a class at Karla's Birdsong 5 --  I can't go but you maybe you can! There may still be a couple of spots available for the June workshop; check it out on Karla's blog here.
 I told you about all the fun I had at The Pink Attic Cat Saturday, but forgot to show you what I bought: two vintage valentines.  The little terrier on the left looks like a dog I would love to have but it will probably have to be in another life.  The card on the right just reminded me of my son as he's been staffing a school sports concession stand lately.
I don't think I have ever seen this tiny Victorian scrap before -- isn't it adorable?  It is teeny tiny itty bitty.
I also picked up this SWEET gift bag for someone's special valentine!
This gorgeous Vera scarf in shades of pink is an estate sale find.  Heavenly!
 The contributors at the Tag Tuesday blog are having all kinds of valentine fun with tags; above is one I made for the theme Valentines...
and this one was for last week's theme, blues.  I was into hearts last week as well (no kidding!)
See the rest of the tags on our Tag Tuesday blog here.
Happy Valentine's Day!


Comments

Shortbread and Ginger said…
Love the gift bag and the scraps - so cute!
Liz @ Shortbread & ginger
February 12, 2015 at 1:35 PM
Dreaming of Vintage said…
Hi Laurie! I saw your super adorable tag on the Tag Tuesday blog! I love the wonderful eye candy in your post too!
February 12, 2015 at 2:20 PM
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